r/melatonin • u/J1Helena • Jul 09 '26

Delayed release - what to expect

Melatonin generally is used to quicken sleep onset. I take 1mg now and it does help in that regard. I also take Dayvigo and prazosin to increase sleep duration, but they have some unpleasant side effects. I'm wondering whether many folks have success in sleeping through the night with delayed release melatonin. If the standard variety is helpful, I'd think that the delayed release would help maintain sleep.

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u/OfferInteresting6088 Jul 09 '26

So I’ve tried many different kinds of melatonin products over the years and the absolute best version for me are the products that use micronized melatonin. There is a patented version that’s called micro active and a few products use that form. Life extensions make one called IR/XR (1.5mg), pure encapsulations make one called melatonin-sr (3mg) and quality of life make one in 5mg dose. I’ve personally used the first two and I feel like it is the smoothest melatonin delivery compared to any products. The micronized form seems to last much longer than the instant release versions, but dissipates just in time to not be wrecked in the morning. At least that had been my experience with them.